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Thread: Vin 3759 is Coming Home!
Post: Re: Vin 3759 is Coming Home!
| Nice work mate, it looks lovely!!! Where'd you find it? |
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kieran |
Members Cars |
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27 Jun 2014, 22:52 |
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Thread: DOC-UK Summer Event, 20-22 June 2014
Post: Re: DOC-UK Summer Event, 20-22 June 2014
| Just got back from Kingston Lacey, was great to meet some of you and see some of your cars. Next year I'll try and make it on the Saturday as I suspect I caught the tail end of the weekend and quite a... |
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kieran |
DOC National Events, Car shows, AGM's and others |
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22 Jun 2014, 15:37 |
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Thread: DOC-UK Summer Event, 20-22 June 2014
Post: Re: DOC-UK Summer Event, 20-22 June 2014
| Just to confirm, it is Kingston Lacy on Sunday,right? Think that's where we'll catch up with you folks :) Looking forward to it!! |
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kieran |
DOC National Events, Car shows, AGM's and others |
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20 Jun 2014, 12:38 |
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Thread: DeLoreans In Classics Monthly Magazine. Summer 2014
Post: Re: DeLoreans In Classics Monthly Magazine. Summer...
| Domi Wrote:Just found one on eBay :)
The publisher sells it here on their website too: http://www.myfavouritemagazines.co.uk/c ... issue-218/ |
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kieran |
Off topic talk, general chat etc |
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19 Jun 2014, 19:39 |
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Thread: DOC-UK Summer Event, 20-22 June 2014
Post: Re: DOC-UK Summer Event, 20-22 June 2014
| Book looks great Chris, when will it be on sale? |
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kieran |
DOC National Events, Car shows, AGM's and others |
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19 Jun 2014, 11:27 |
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Thread: DeLoreans In Classics Monthly Magazine. Summer 2014
Post: Re: DeLoreans In Classics Monthly Magazine. Summer...
| Here's the other page...
And, Chris W, I also took a pic of the ad in case you haven't seen it yet. It comes right after the article and couldn't be better placed :) |
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kieran |
Off topic talk, general chat etc |
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19 Jun 2014, 10:39 |
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Thread: DeLoreans In Classics Monthly Magazine. Summer 2014
Post: Re: DeLoreans In Classics Monthly Magazine. Summer...
| Ok, here we go. Picked this up with my morning coffee and thought I'd take a few pics for you guys. A couple are a bit poor quality, sorry I was taking them quickly. There's about 20 copies in my loca... |
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kieran |
Off topic talk, general chat etc |
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19 Jun 2014, 10:37 |
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Thread: Opinions on a potential import
Post: Re: Opinions on a potential import
| Agree they were totally open with me about the pros and cons of the cars I was discussing with them. Have no experience of dealing with Gulf Coast Motorworks though I'm afraid, Al. |
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kieran |
DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted |
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19 Jun 2014, 10:08 |
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Thread: Opinions on a potential import
Post: Re: Opinions on a potential import
| Yeah they have a lot of cars it would seem but prices seem high for the states, perhaps that's me kidding myself ;) |
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kieran |
DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted |
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19 Jun 2014, 09:08 |
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Thread: Opinions on a potential import
Post: Re: Opinions on a potential import
| Thanks guys!! Nobody panic then, ay? ;)
*rushes to wonga.com* :D
On a serious note, I think Chris is right. I first started looking a good few years ago and what with life, tumble down houses an... |
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kieran |
DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted |
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19 Jun 2014, 08:54 |
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Thread: DeLoreans In Classics Monthly Magazine. Summer 2014
Post: Re: DeLoreans In Classics Monthly Magazine. Summer...
| Nice one, looking forward to it, mate. You're close to me by the way. Would be great to meet up and talk Ds :) I think we spoke ages ago about that when you first got your resto project. On the other ... |
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kieran |
Off topic talk, general chat etc |
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18 Jun 2014, 21:52 |
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Thread: Opinions on a potential import
Post: Re: Opinions on a potential import
| Thanks Chris, no worries, I'm not too concerned I want it to be right and do my research. If that means some sell before I put in an offer, so be it :) Looking forward to chatting on Sunday! |
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kieran |
DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted |
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18 Jun 2014, 21:48 |
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Thread: Opinions on a potential import
Post: Re: Opinions on a potential import
| Both gone now, just shows you snooze you lose when it comes to Ds at the moment. But they still hadn't sent me the video of the engine running so I wasn't prepared to offer.
Agree re: the 14k car, it... |
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kieran |
DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted |
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18 Jun 2014, 19:35 |
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Thread: Opinions on a potential import
Post: Re: Opinions on a potential import
| Hey Al! Good to see you got authorised :)
BCC tell me the 14k car is pending sale with another client. Not sure if that's you or not? I'm awaiting a video of the 19k car running. |
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kieran |
DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted |
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18 Jun 2014, 18:10 |
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Thread: Opinions on a potential import
Post: Re: Opinions on a potential import
| It's a question of whether I have the time for the 14k car really, I wouldn't want it to sit for years untouched because the jobs too big for me. |
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kieran |
DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted |
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18 Jun 2014, 16:44 |
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Thread: Opinions on a potential import
Post: Re: Opinions on a potential import
| Chris Williams Wrote:If it were me, I would go for the first one. To get the second one to the condition of the (known running) first would far outweigh the difference in price.
Chris
Thanks for the a... |
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kieran |
DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted |
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18 Jun 2014, 16:24 |
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Thread: Opinions on a potential import
Post: Re: Opinions on a potential import
| At that price I'm actually a little more tempted by that one in a way. What do you think of the underside? It's clearly a non-starter but I've email for more details on condition and history. |
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kieran |
DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted |
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18 Jun 2014, 16:03 |
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Thread: DeLoreans In Classics Monthly Magazine. Summer 2014
Post: Re: DeLoreans In Classics Monthly Magazine. Summer...
| I'm informed by the chaps from Classics Monthly on Twitter that the issue we're waiting for should definitely be in the shops from tomorrow.
https://twitter.com/classicsmag/status/ ... 3026772992 |
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kieran |
Off topic talk, general chat etc |
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18 Jun 2014, 14:33 |
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Thread: Hello new here
Post: Re: Hello new here
| Hey Tomas, welcome, I'm relatively new too :) |
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kieran |
New member? Say hello :) |
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17 Jun 2014, 20:33 |
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Thread: DeLoreans In Classics Monthly Magazine. Summer 2014
Post: Re: DeLoreans In Classics Monthly Magazine. Summer...
| I don't think Morrisons stock the mag at all sadly, the Classics Monthly website says, "visit your nearest WH Smith, local newsagent, supermarket (not Morrisons)" |
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kieran |
Off topic talk, general chat etc |
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17 Jun 2014, 15:40 |
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Thread: DeLoreans In Classics Monthly Magazine. Summer 2014
Post: Re: DeLoreans In Classics Monthly Magazine. Summer...
| Despite being out today, none of the newsagents or supermarkets in my town had this issue this afternoon. It obviously hasn't made its way to deepest darkest Somerset yet :wink: |
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kieran |
Off topic talk, general chat etc |
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17 Jun 2014, 14:29 |
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Thread: Opinions on a potential import
Post: Re: Opinions on a potential import
| Yeah, I this is the kinda shape I think I have to expect a 30 year old D to be in if I wanna pay ~£10k for it. I'm gonna pursue this one, see a video of it running, make an offer and see where it goes... |
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kieran |
DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted |
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17 Jun 2014, 09:08 |
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Thread: DeLoreans In Classics Monthly Magazine. Summer 2014
Post: Re: DeLoreans In Classics Monthly Magazine. Summer...
| Future Publishing who produce Classics Monthly do have a US company and US website here: http://www.futureus.com/. However, I don't think they sell this particular mag in the states unfortunately, at ... |
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kieran |
Off topic talk, general chat etc |
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16 Jun 2014, 22:49 |
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Thread: Opinions on a potential import
Post: Re: Opinions on a potential import
| Thanks Chris, think you're right. Here's the photo of the underside of the front of the car that I requested from BCC. I'll see what kinda deal I can do, I suppose. Any thoughts on the frame guys?
ht... |
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kieran |
DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted |
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16 Jun 2014, 22:42 |
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Thread: Opinions on a potential import
Post: Re: Opinions on a potential import
| Good to know, thanks MrP :) |
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kieran |
DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted |
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16 Jun 2014, 22:04 |
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Thread: Opinions on a potential import
Post: Re: Opinions on a potential import
| My mistake, it is '82... going VIN blind looking at that list.
So for those interested VIN #16523 appears to be a '82 grey auto that has spent some of its' life in New Jersey and is now in CA under t... |
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kieran |
DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted |
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16 Jun 2014, 22:00 |
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Thread: Opinions on a potential import
Post: Re: Opinions on a potential import
| Oddly they're quoting the VIN as SCEDT26T8DD016523 but the chronology list states that 16523 is an '83 car but BCC have it advertised as an '82.
They also tell me it needs new door struts, the window... |
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kieran |
DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted |
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16 Jun 2014, 21:57 |
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Thread: Opinions on a potential import
Post: Re: Opinions on a potential import
| Haha, just what I was thinking :lol: |
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kieran |
DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted |
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16 Jun 2014, 19:58 |
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Thread: DeLoreans In Classics Monthly Magazine. Summer 2014
Post: Re: DeLoreans In Classics Monthly Magazine. Summer...
| Looks great Ollie, will pick up a copy tomorrow. |
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kieran |
Off topic talk, general chat etc |
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16 Jun 2014, 19:45 |
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Thread: Opinions on a potential import
Post: Re: Opinions on a potential import
| An interesting reply to one of my questions about how mechanically sound the car is: "This vehicle runs and drives, however, the automatic transmission will not shift into 4th gear." Now, perhaps this... |
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kieran |
DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted |
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16 Jun 2014, 19:38 |
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Thread: Opinions on a potential import
Post: Re: Opinions on a potential import
| I think that's a different car on ebay, they have two for sale on their site at the moment. I think this is the one on ebay, might be wrong: http://www.beverlyhillscarclub.com/1982 ... c-3059.htm
Int... |
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kieran |
DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted |
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16 Jun 2014, 15:23 |
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Thread: Opinions on a potential import
Post: Re: Opinions on a potential import
| Thanks Chris, yeah I had wondered about the colour of the frame. My instinct would be to offer them $15k and see how that goes down. I realise this one needs work but hopefully it's the sort of ca... |
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kieran |
DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted |
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15 Jun 2014, 16:17 |
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Thread: DeLorean on Ebay UK WARNING
Post: Re: DeLorean on Ebay UK WARNING
| It would seem ebay have acted and removed the listing :) |
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kieran |
DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted |
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15 Jun 2014, 16:12 |
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Thread: Opinions on a potential import
Post: Re: Opinions on a potential import
| Suspect the door struts need replacing just based on the fact there's no pictures of the car with the doors open supporting themselves, not a big deal but, as you say, one of those jobs that will inev... |
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kieran |
DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted |
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15 Jun 2014, 15:15 |
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Thread: Opinions on a potential import
Post: Re: Opinions on a potential import
| Thanks Chris, invaluable advice. I will ask said questions and see what they say. |
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kieran |
DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted |
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15 Jun 2014, 14:56 |
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Thread: Opinions on a potential import
Post: Opinions on a potential import
| Could I get your opinions on this car? http://www.beverlyhillscarclub.com/1982 ... c-3020.htm
I wasn't specifically looking for an auto, but I'm not strictly opposed and this is in my price range.
T... |
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kieran |
DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted |
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15 Jun 2014, 14:13 |
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Thread: DeLorean on Ebay UK WARNING
Post: Re: DeLorean on Ebay UK WARNING
| Yeah, I saw this and decided to leave well alone as the interior shot shows an auto and in one of the exterior shots you can clearly see a manual shifter through the door. Not to mention the number pl... |
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kieran |
DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted |
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15 Jun 2014, 13:32 |
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Thread: DOC-UK Summer Event, 20-22 June 2014
Post: Re: DOC-UK Summer Event, 21,22 & 23rd June 2014
| Great interview Chris, you did great! I can't believe you've owned 14 DeLorean's, amazing! |
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kieran |
DOC National Events, Car shows, AGM's and others |
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14 Jun 2014, 20:22 |
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Thread: Worth importing this '82 D as a project?
Post: Re: Worth importing this '82 D as a project?
| dave t Wrote:My advice save a few quid more buy a car that's driving with a good frame in average condition ...wait keep watching and then pounce on it. At least you can drive it & enjoy it doin... |
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kieran |
DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted |
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11 Jun 2014, 22:07 |
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Thread: Worth importing this '82 D as a project?
Post: Re: Worth importing this '82 D as a project?
| Chris Williams Wrote:And looking at this thread: viewtopic.php?f=8&t=4745&start=30
It appears Chris Parnham is selling his right hand drive car vin#522
Sadly, I suspect such an early vin and ... |
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kieran |
DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted |
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11 Jun 2014, 21:20 |
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Thread: Worth importing this '82 D as a project?
Post: Re: Worth importing this '82 D as a project?
| MikeWard Wrote:Re the car you posted at the beginning on this thread, if you check the link I posted on the first page, you will see comments like:
"For $7,500, it’s an expensive parts car that n... |
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kieran |
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11 Jun 2014, 21:12 |
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Thread: Worth importing this '82 D as a project?
Post: Re: Worth importing this '82 D as a project?
| The other reason I'm hesitant is because this thread: viewtopic.php?f=20&t=5206 has really piqued my interest. Anyone know if these cars are still available? |
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kieran |
DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted |
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11 Jun 2014, 20:52 |
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Thread: Worth importing this '82 D as a project?
Post: Re: Worth importing this '82 D as a project?
| TheOriginalMrP Wrote:I dare say there is a bit of collateral in the existing frame too as someone will buy it as a core to do a restoration.
If I end up buying this project I might be making you an o... |
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kieran |
DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted |
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11 Jun 2014, 20:48 |
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Thread: Worth importing this '82 D as a project?
Post: Re: Worth importing this '82 D as a project?
| Chris Williams Wrote:The more I look at the car the more I dont think it's to bad.
Yeah, I'm thinking the same thing. The level of corrosion on the frame does concern me for a warm state like Florida... |
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kieran |
DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted |
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11 Jun 2014, 20:46 |
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Thread: Worth importing this '82 D as a project?
Post: Re: Worth importing this '82 D as a project?
| Chris Williams Wrote:demand as they say outstripping supply.
It certainly seems to be a different game to when I first started looking, perhaps I should have prioritised a DeLorean over house renovat... |
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kieran |
DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted |
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11 Jun 2014, 20:28 |
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Thread: Worth importing this '82 D as a project?
Post: Re: Worth importing this '82 D as a project?
| Thanks for all you advice guys, I've sent the seller a bunch of questions to get some more background info and see if he/she would be willing to liaise with a shipping company. I'm tempted with this o... |
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kieran |
DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted |
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11 Jun 2014, 20:15 |
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Thread: Worth importing this '82 D as a project?
Post: Re: Worth importing this '82 D as a project?
| Not sure where I first read that but found reference to it here: http://www.pjgrady.co.uk/genericcontent ... is_made_of |
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kieran |
DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted |
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11 Jun 2014, 20:02 |
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Thread: Worth importing this '82 D as a project?
Post: Re: Worth importing this '82 D as a project?
| Thanks guys, interesting. Standard frames are about ~£2,200 right? I haven't heard of the stainless steel frames? I knew they put them on early cars but is anyone producing them now? Or is it a custom... |
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kieran |
DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted |
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11 Jun 2014, 19:19 |
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Thread: Worth importing this '82 D as a project?
Post: Worth importing this '82 D as a project?
| Would appreciate any thoughts on importing this project back into the UK to restore. Worth the $7500 they're asking? Frame looks a bit ropy but I can't get an accurate idea from the pictures and I... |
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kieran |
DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted |
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11 Jun 2014, 17:29 |
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Thread: DOC-UK Summer Event, 20-22 June 2014
Post: Re: DOC-UK Summer Event, 21,22 & 23rd June 2014
| Thanks Claire, really appreciate you all being so welcoming to non-owners. I'll definitely be there! :) |
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kieran |
DOC National Events, Car shows, AGM's and others |
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